1948 Map of Milltown

About this map

The Blue River winds through the borderlands of Crawford and Harrison Counties, carving deep bends like The Narrows and Devils Hollow. This post-war survey illustrates a landscape defined by sharp ridges and creek valleys, where the Southern railroad connects the primary settlements of Marengo and Milltown. Rural life is anchored by family and community landmarks, from the St Joseph Cem near St Joseph Ch to neighborhood education centers like Archibald Sch and Hottel Sch. The terrain is characterized by prominent heights such as Pilot Knob and Buzzard Roost Hill, with numerous small tributaries including Whiskey Run and Cider Fork feeding into the river system. The settlement of Hogtown and various country churches, including Thompson Chapel and Mt Lebanon Ch, highlight the distribution of late 1940s Indiana hill country society.